Cold Norton Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cold Norton Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
157 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
180 students
| Measure | Cold Norton Primary School Chelmsford, East of England | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #310 of 1,872 | #143 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2389 of 15,697 | #1112 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 157 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 157 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 106.8% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 23% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chelmsford | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.coldnorton.essex.sch.uk | www.stjosephscatholicprimaryschool.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.5 vs 78.4).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 70%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 22%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF is the larger school with 180 students compared with 157.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cold Norton Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF ranks higher (87.5 vs 78.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cold Norton Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cold Norton Primary School: 157. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cold Norton Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF rank in East of England?
Cold Norton Primary School is 310th of 1,872 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF is 143rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).